Child seat: handle (infant) (Evenflo)
Car seat recall 01C-019. NHTSA received EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.’s report on Apr 26, 2001.
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The short answer
NHTSA received EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.’s report on Apr 26, 2001. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
IF THE CARRY HANDLE WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, THE CHILD COULD BE THROWN TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EVENFLO JOYRIDE INFANT RESTRAINTS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES FROM JANUARY 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 1998 MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 203, 205, 210, 435, AND 493.
WHEN THE INFANT RESTRAINT IS USED AS A CARRIER (OUTSIDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE), THE HANDLE LOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE RESTRAINT CAN UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FLIP FORWARD.
THE JOYRIDE INFANT RESTRAINT WAS SOMETIMES SOLD TOGETHER WITH A DETACHABLE CONVENIENCE BASE AS A TRAVEL TANDEM, AND WAS SOMETIMES SOLD AS A TRAVEL SYSTEM (TOGETHER WITH A MATCHING STROLLER.)
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Child seat: handle (infant).
What should you do?
EVENFLO WILL NOTIFY AND PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. NOTIFICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO RETURNED A COMPLETED PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD TO EVENFLO. EVENFLO WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE ADVISING THE PUBLIC OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND WILL ESTABLISH A WEB SITE AND TOLL FREE HOTLINE TO REGISTER CONSUMERS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FREE KITS. EVENFLO WILL ALSO PROVIDE POSTERS TO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS ANNOUNCING THE CAMPAIGN, AND WILL POST THE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON ITS WEB SITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EVENFLO COSTUMER SERVICE AT 800-233-5921.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 01E019000)
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 3,756,910 seats potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Evenflo 493 (Joyride Travel System)Built from Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 31, 1998
- Evenflo 205 (Joyride Travel Tandem)Built from Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 31, 1998
- Evenflo 210 (Triple Treat)Built from Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 31, 1998
- Evenflo 203 (Joyride)Built from Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 31, 1998
- Evenflo 435 (Joyride)Built from Jan 1, 1988 to Dec 31, 1998
Who is recalling it?
- Made by EVENFLO COMPANY, INC..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.